Which of the following statements about the energy of a pendulum is true?
A. The kinetic energy is always greater than both the potential energy and the total energy.
B. The potential energy is always greater than both the kinetic energy and the total energy.
C. The total energy is always greater than both the potential energy and the kinetic energy.
D. None of the above are true.

Respuesta :

Answer:

D. None of the above are true.

Explanation:

Answer C is almost true, but not quite. The total energy is equal to the sum of the potential energy and the kinetic energy. When the kinetic energy is zero at the top of the swing, the total energy is equal to the potential energy. Similarly, when the potential energy is zero at the bottom of the swing, the total energy is equal to the kinetic energy.